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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,008.40, 1,115,926.20 and 211,611.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,008.40, 1,115,926.20 and 211,611.60 is: 317,392.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,008.40 : 1,115,926.20 = 211,611.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,008.40/1,115,926.20 = 211,611.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,008.40x = 1,115,926.20 × 211,611.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,008.40x = 236,142,928,663.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,142,928,663.92/744,008.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,392.83

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